1. Question

Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?

Everyone follows the same religion

Men and women have the same rights

Everyone belongs to the same political party

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Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

What is a referendum?

A vote to change the government

A vote to change the Australian Constitution

A vote to change the Prime Minister

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The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum. In a referendum, there needs to be a double majority for the Australian Constitution to be changed. This means that the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change.

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

What do you call a member of parliament chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government?

Member of Parliament (MP)

Senator

Government Minister

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A Government Minister is a member of parliament chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government.

Question 4 of 20

4. Question

Which House is sometimes called the Upper House?

The Senate

The People's House

The House of Representatives

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The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House, the House of Review or the State’s House.

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Which legal document sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?

The Bill

The National Anthem

The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900

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The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia.

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

What is a constitutional monarchy?

The monarch is the head of state but has to act according to the constitution

The monarch has absolute power over government

The monarch is elected by the people

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Australia is a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy is a country in which a king or queen is the head of state but has to act in accordance with the constitution.

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Who is the leader of a local council?

Chief Minister

Mayor

Premier

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The Mayor is the leader of a local council.

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

As an Australian citizen, what are the four things you must do?

Obey the law, Vote, Not drink alcohol, Become a blood donor

Obey the law, Vote, Defend Australia should the need arise, Serve on a jury if called to do so

Obey the law, Support your local sport teams, Community work, Serve on a jury if called to do so

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As an Australian citizen you must:
• obey the law
• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• defend Australia should the need arise
• serve on a jury if called to do so.

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

At what age can Australian citizens seek election to parliament?

16 or over

21 or over

18 or over

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Australian citizens aged 18 years or over can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level. It is both an honour and a serious responsibility to serve in an Australian parliament.

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

In Australia, everyone is free to practise the religion of their choice, or practise no religion

In Australia, everyone has to practise a religion of their choice

In Australia, everyone has to practise no religion

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In Australia, everyone is free to practise the religion of their choice, or practise no religion

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

People who hold positions of power in the Australian community do NOT have to obey Australia’s laws.

TRUE

FALSE

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People who hold positions of power in the Australian community must obey Australia’s laws. This includes government, community and religious leaders, as well as businesspeople and the police.

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

What is the Freedom of Speech?

It allows people to say and write what they think

It allows people to force their opinions onto others

It allows people to act in any way they want, even if it's against the Australian law

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Freedom of speech allows people to say and write what they think and to discuss their ideas with others.

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Which of these is an example of a public holiday?

April Fools' Day

Good Friday

Father's Day

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Australia has public holidays on Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which colours make up the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

Red, blue and yellow

Green, white and black

Black, red and yellow

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The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow.

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

What is ‘Advance Australia Fair’?

Constitution

National Anthem

Public Holiday

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‘Advance Australia Fair’ is Australia’s National Anthem. It is sung on occasions of national importance. It is also sung at Australian citizenship ceremonies, major sporting events and at school. It unites the nation and is a public expression of the joy and pride in being Australian.

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Which of these landmarks is not in Sydney?

Harbour Bridge

Parliament House

Opera House

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Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are in Sydney, whereas Parliament House is in CanberraHarbour Bridge.

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

Which of these is the smallest state?

Western Australia

Tasmania

New South Wales

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Tasmania is the smallest state.

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

On the eve of Australia Day, what does the Prime Minister announce?

The Australian of the Year Awards

The next Prime Minister

A referendum

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On the eve of Australia Day, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Where did the Early free settlers come from?

Great Britain and Ireland

New Zealand

America

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Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland.This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.